McKesson Health Solutions President Dr. Emad Rizk to Speak at Bay Area Health Care Breakfast Club

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McKesson Health Solutions President Dr. Emad Rizk to Speak at Bay Area Health Care Breakfast Club

January 28, 2010

The Bay Area Health Care Breakfast Club (BAHCBC) welcomes Emad Rizk, MD , president of McKesson Health Solutions, to its bimonthly meeting today in San Francisco. Rizk is an authoritative voice for increased collaboration in the delivery of health care to achieve better outcomes, lower costs and enhance patient care.

McKesson Health Solutions, a business unit of McKesson Corporation, delivers intelligent healthcare solutions that enable stakeholders to come together to transform the business and process of healthcare. Rizk leads the company in developing innovative strategies and actionable advice for payors, physicians, hospital systems and government organizations on some of healthcare’s most challenging issues.

A world renowned healthcare industry expert, Rizk has more than 25 years of professional management experience. He has served on many healthcare boards, including the National Clinical Advisory Board and National Quality Review, and has an extensive portfolio of published journal articles and books, including his latest book, “The New Era of Healthcare: Practical Strategies for Providers and Payers.” A senior scholar professor at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, he was recognized in 2009 as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare , and one of the “50 Most Powerful Physician Executives” in the United States by Modern Physician .

“I look forward to sharing my insights on leadership with an organization that is as committed as I am to healthcare innovation,” said Rizk. “Only by inspiring others to join our cause can we truly bring about real, lasting change to this industry.”

Founded by Gerry Hinkley, co-head of Pillsbury’s Health Care Industry team, BAHCBC is a bimonthly breakfast program that focuses on important and emerging issues in the health care industry. Hinkley is also the organization's primary sponsor.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. McKesson has been in continuous operation for more than 175 years, making it the longest-operating company in healthcare today. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; healthcare information technology for hospitals, physicians, homecare and payors; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit us at www.mckesson.com .

About Pillsbury

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. Based in the world's major financial and technology centers, Pillsbury counsels clients on global corporate, regulatory and litigation matters. We work in multidisciplinary teams that allow us to anticipate trends and bring a 360-degree perspective to complex business and legal issues—helping clients to take greater advantage of new opportunities and better mitigate risk. This collaborative work style helps produce the results our clients seek.